Comments on: CHAPTER ONE

By: Liz Moloney

Liz Moloney — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:50:13 +0000

Hi, Nicole:
I found your web site, while resarching memoirs written about RA. I’m planning to write one describing my 50-year history of RA and what I learned.

Congratulations on your autobiography.
All the best,
Liz Moloney

By: peggy stolz

peggy stolz — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:45:07 +0000

Hello Lyn! I heard about your story on the RA Warrior website. I was interested because of RA in my neck. I love the light comical jabs you include in your writing. It’s so serious but entertaining too. I would love to own a book of your story and pray that you will have it published in the near future.
Hugs!
Peggy

By: Nicole Bradshaw

Nicole Bradshaw — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 05:12:01 +0000

Hi Lyn. I am so pleased when I hear stories like this, that something I have written helps someone. That’s the best reason to write and blog about our own experiences! Take care of your neck and your body. All the best Nicole

By: Lyn Burnstine

Lyn Burnstine — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 04:36:18 +0000

I have had RA for 54 years, since I was 23, and can’t stand the thought of a child going through such pain as I did before the world of biologic meds. I didn’t know about your condition until I read about you in RA WArrior, and have been pretty cavalier about wearing my neck brace for unstable cervical spine–you may just have saved this old gal’s life, and it’s been a splendid one despite the pain and deformities. Thanks so much.

By: Sheila

Sheila — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:20:23 +0000

I can’t wait to read the rest. I am sure this will help those other people that are going through it and those of us who never have or will, understand a little better what you go through day to day. I can’t even begin to imagine what it must be like.

Thank you so much for telling your story to us …

By: Doreen Payne

Doreen Payne — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 10:50:50 +0000

wow you are so brave! I don’t think I could cope with all that!

By: Tara

Tara — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 21:41:24 +0000

Please keep writing this is excellent. What a great way to start raising awareness for JRA and RA. You really have a talent for this great job and please keep it up. I’m sure Oprah and Ellen would love to meet you as much as you would them

By: Robin

Robin — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 06:07:15 +0000

Coley, may I call you that(?),
Inspirational story and so well told with that typical Aussie self-deprecating humour…
You should be crying, screaming from the rooftops “Why me? WHY ME???”, and I guess once, OK probably twice, you did, but that was then and now instead of letting it control and dictate things to you, you have found a way for yout to control at least a part of it, and probably a big part of it at that.
They say that those who get diseases, illnesses, or suffer serious misfortune are the truly unlucky ones but i think that this si not always true, as for some it unlocks the deepest reserves of strength, of fortitude, of humour, and yes of passion for the fight in everything they do. And you are clearly one of those…
I have no doubt that that you will see here, meet her, and yes even perhaps be on her show… as the only thing that would stop it is that there isn’t enough time on the two shows in Sydney…
…but then again there are all her otehr shows to come that tehy coudl slot yoru story into…
Uplifting you are Coley, so thank you…

By: Amanda Farrar (nee Wood)

Amanda Farrar (nee Wood) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:14:36 +0000

Hi Nicole,
I was so inspired by you at school (PLC) dealing with all of your pain and coping with school with a quick wit and a smile. I was so glad to read your 1st chapter. You never complained ever. Keep writing – you have a natural talent for writing and an even better story.. Who would have known that you missed so many English lessons – brilliant. Best wishes, Woody (Amanda Wood)

By: Tamye McSpadden

Tamye McSpadden — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 03:47:53 +0000

Ok, sorry Nicole!! Coley is still utterly adorable!